The Johnnies Blog
Restoring Generational Wealth through Education and Empowerment
Ebony (Rentas) Beckford transformed life's challenges into opportunities for personal growth. Through self-reflection and the supportive community she nurtured as a student, she discovered her strength. Now, as the founder of Fin Lit Kids, Ebony illustrates how her transformative journey fuels her mission to empower future generations with the tools for financial success.
Environmental Sustainability: Science VS. Policy? Choosing the Best Track for You
As careers focused around the environment continue to grow, you can choose to focus on either environmental science or policy. What are the differences between these two pathways and how do you know which is the right path for you?
Neuroscience Master’s Curriculum: What to Expect
Neuroscience is the science behind human thought, emotions and behaviors and involves studying the physical aspects of the brain and central nervous system. Obtaining a master’s in neuroscience can prepare you to eventually go on to earn your Ph.D., but a master’s in neuroscience can also prepare you for careers in research – such as university programs, pharmaceutical companies, or the government – just to name a few. What does it look like to get your master’s in neuroscience? What are the types of courses you’ll take along the way? Let’s explore the curriculum for earning a master’s in neuroscience.
My Grandfather, One-Quarter of the Greensboro Four
On February 1, 1960, four African American first-year students at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (N.C. A&T) courageously took seats at a “White only” F.W. Woolworth’s lunch counter in Greensboro, NC. This seemingly small act of defiance in the South sparked similar protests for racial equality and civil disobedience across the United States.
Four Influential Black Alumni Who Make St. John’s Proud
Over the past 150+ years, St. John’s University has been part of the academic journey for many influential figures and pioneers.
Student Perspective: Lessons I’ve Learned as an Orientation Leader
For business Management major Joel G. Stephen, choosing to become a campus Orientation Leader was the perfect fit. In today’s Q&A, Joel shares more on the benefit of taking on a campus leadership role and how it continues to positively impact his college journey.
Unique Career Paths with a Master's in Neuroscience
The field of neuroscience opens you to a world of exciting career opportunities that extend beyond the laboratory. You can educate future scientists in the classroom, help nonprofits fund research, work as an artist who understands how the brain sees or hears things, and even influence laws and regulatory systems focused on new biological techniques.
Traditional vs. Accelerated BSN: Choosing the Right Nursing Program
As a prospective nursing student researching a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), the abundance of information available online can be overwhelming and often lead to uncertainty about which nursing program path you should follow.
Best Undergraduate Degrees for Pursuing an M.S. in Neuroscience
Deciding which master’s degree to pursue can feel daunting.